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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1959 - City Council942 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY.OF COSTA MESA March 16, 1959 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., March 16, 1959, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Clifford Fugate. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, Pinkley, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, Asst. City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the meeting of March 2, 1959, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time East 17th Street and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the Improvement Dist. hearing in the matter of the assessment for the construction of certain improvements in East 17th Street and certain other Streets and Alleys as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 441, adopted by the said City Council on the 17th day of February, 1958 and as modified by Resolution No. 482, passed and adopted by the said City Council on the 2nd day June, 1958• The City Clerk also informed the City Council that affidavits of the mailing, posting and publication of the Notice of Filing assessment were on file in his office, and that twelve appeals or objections had been filed in his office prior to the day set for the hearingby: 1077 E. J. Steinke, 483 Ogle 266 M. F. Bundy, 228 Ogle 515 R. L. Moore, 468 East 16th Place 194 Hazel P. Klussman, 1536 Orange Avenue 350 Robert Shaw, 342 Ogle 349 H. S. Graham, 346 Ogle 20 Nell O'Dell, 397 Ramona Way 643 Elizabeth Averitt, 156 Cabrillo 741 A,,B Don I. Huddleston, 191 East 17th Street 368 Charles H. Randall, 334-336 East 16th Place 636 Thomas I. Imoto, 1676 Santa Ana Avenue 371, 417 Mrs. Ken Uyesugi The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present desiring to be heard in the above-mentioned matter. The following persons spoke in behalf of their written protest: H. S. Graham Thomas I. Imoto Charles H. Randall Don I. Huddleston E. J. Steinke All interested persons having been given full opportunity to show cause why said assessment should not be confirmed and all objections presented havitg been heard and fully considered, it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that all objections, both written and oral, be and the same are hereby overruled and denied, and that the certain changes and/or modifications be made in said assessment. RESOLUTION 569 Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, Resolution No. 569, being A Ordering Modifi- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOR- cations NIA, ORDERING CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS IN THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF 'EAST 17TH STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS -AND ALLEYS. (ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT N0. 6) was adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Public Hearing was closed. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the City Manager was instructed to see that blacktopping be installed between the curb and property line on the property of Mrs. Hazel Klussman, 1536 Orange Avenue. Mrs. Leslie Evans, 327 16th Place, spoke to the Council stating that she had had a cement approach to her driveway and it has been replaced with black top which she then had had replaced with cement at a cost of $21.00. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that Mrs. Leslie Evans be reimbursed her $21.00 inasmuch as it is the policy of the Council to replace driveways with like driveways, and that the amount is in line with what it would cost the City if they did the work them- selves. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen —None Minute Resolution The City Attorney reported that the insurance company had settled Manager to sign the claim on Helen Hill and recommended that the City Manager be release authorized to sign the release. Thereupon it was moved by Council- man B. Smith, that a minute resolution authorizing the City Manager to_sign the release on the insurance claim of Helen Hill be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen = None ABSENT: Councilmen = None RESOLUTION .570 The City Attorney informed the Council that there were certain rights Acquisition of of way in the West Victoria -Street Improvement District where sever - Rights of Way on ance damages would have to be paid and presented Resolution No. 570, West Victoria St. being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Improvement Dist.. CALIFORNIA -FINDING, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTER- EST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF A CERTAIN STREE EASE- MENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF SAID EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY CONDEMNATION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION. Upon mo- tion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Reso- lution No.570 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen: .Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 228 The City Attorney informed the Council that inasmuch as they were con - Establishing a sidering codifying the ordinances he would suggest that an Ordinance Police Department be adopted establishing the Police Department, inasmuch as this had been done by Resolution previously. Thereupon it was moved by Council- man Pinkley that Ordinance No. 228, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None .ABSENT: Councilmen - None Final Tract 2882 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2882 submitted K. W. Koll in the name of K. W. Koll for the subdivision of 49 lots, together with a certified check in the amount of $4;060.09, a bond in the amount of $49,400.00, and signed agreement. RESOLUTION 571 Thereupon Councilman B. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 571 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE.MAP OF TRACT NO. 2882 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHVAY PURPOSES AND AUTHOR- IZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. The motion was seconded by Council- man Meyers, and carried.by. the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None REPORTS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried the following reports wer ordered received and filed: Police Department, Director of Finance, City Treasurer, and the auditors reports for the period of July 1, through December 31, 1958. Cash Bond Exoner- A communication was read from the Building Official recommending ated refund of the cash bond of $3,000.00 of Edgar H. Stroot for Building Edgar. H. Stroot Moving Application No. 192. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, the Cash Bond was exonerated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Refund for Stein- A communication was read from R. L. Steinmetz, General Contractor, metz on Building 1+15 West 8th Street, Santa Ana, requesting refund on Building Permit Permit No. 8686 inasmuch as the Board of Supervisors had designated the Orange County Building Department as the official inspection agency for any and all county owned buildings. A communication was also read from the Building Official recommending a refund of $29.75 on the permit. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, second- ed by Councilman Rea, that refund of $29.75 be granted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen --None ORDINANCE 226 . The Deputy Clerk presented Ordinance No. 226 being AN ORDINANCE OF Tabled THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING SETBACK LINES FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONGRESS STREET AND STREET A for second reading. He also read letters of protest from Warren E. Barker, 2099 Centella Place, Costa Mesa; Louise Grunder by Fred W. Scharf, 5182 Naranja Drive, Glendale; Russell A. Hanvelt, and stated that at the previous meeting a letter of protest had been read from J. D. Anderson, 112 3rd Street, Seal Beach, The following spoke from the floor in protest; Warren E. Barker, Fred W. Scharf, Russell A. Hanvelt, J. D. Anderson. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith that Ordinance No. 226 be tabled inasmuch as the protests were over 50 per cent of the property involved in the proposed.street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The Mayor declared a five minutes recess and the meeting recon- vened at 9:35 P.M. Mr. Rutan as Coun- Councilman Pinkley reported to the Council that the Joint County sel for Joint water Water District Planning Committee had had a meeting with Mr. Rutan Planning_Committee concerning his acting as Attorney for the committee, and recommending that the City approve the hiring of Mr. Rutan for a three month period at no more than $250.00 per month. Thereupon it was moved RESOLUTION 572 by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 572, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING A PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COSTA MESA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PLANNING COMMITTEE AND RUTAN, LENDSAY, DAHL, SMEDEGAARD, HOWELL & TUCKER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, FOR LEGAL SERVICES, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 229 The Clerk reported that Mr. Aszman had submitted the requirement for. the agreement on Rezone Petition No. 54 and therefore presented Ordin- ance No. 229 for first reading, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 503, NEWPORT MESA TRACT, FROM R-4 TO -Ii -2. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Ordinance No.. 229 was given first reading and passed to second reading. QA Jabsco Pump request The City Clerk presented the request of the Jabsco Pump Company for reconsideration on changing of certain stipulations to their Rezone Petition No. 25. on Rezone 25 The Clerk then read a letter from Jabsco Pump, M. C. McCray, Presi- dent, stating he would be unable to attend the meeting but stating that -Mr. William Lee, would be present in their behalf. He again re- quested reconsideration on several points: 1) permission to use an existing easement for future ingress and egress to College Street, when it becomes necessary. 2) Permission to erect a suitable gate along the_'footage which the easement covers rather than a continuous wall. Mr. William S. Lee was -present and spoke in behalf of Jabsco Pump Company. Mr-. and Mrs. Dale Hollingworth, and Mr. Leland Edwards spoke in protest to any changes. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that Jabsco Pump Company be permitted to install a solid redwood gate across the easement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley,.Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES.i. Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Request for cul-de- The Deputy Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission sac East of Placentiafor adoption of a setback ordinance for proposed street (cul de sac) between Joann and running easterly approximately 858.00 feet from Placentia Avenue, Wilson between Joann Street and Wilson Street, together with a communication from Fred M..Cross, attorney at law, for Mr. Charles L. Criswell. Mr. Cross and Mrs. Fred Altameyer were present to protest the pro- posed setback ordinance. After discussion it was moved by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be denied. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Public Hearing set Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Rezone 64 Kissel and carried Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 64, being the petition of Howard C. Kissel, 138 47th Street, Newport Beach, to rezone from R4 to P2 a portion of Lot 211, Newport Heights Tract, as shown on the map attached to the application (the north side of East 20th Street, 366 feet easterly of Newport Boulevard), was set for April 6, 1959 at the hour of -7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers. Public Hearing set Upon motion -by .Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Rezone 63 Konviser and carried, Public Hearing on Rezone Petition_No. 63, being the petition of Simon-Konviser, 2030 Beryl Lane, Newport Beach, to rezone from R4 to R2, a portion of the northeasterly 132 feet of Lot 221, Newport Heights -Tract (Southwesterly corner of East Bay Street and proposed extension of Fullerton Avenue) was set for April 6, 1959 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or -as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers. Building -Moving 219 The Clerk read application for Building.Moving Permit No. 219, being Barnett the application of C. B. Barnett, 321 .Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, to move a medical building from 2345 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, to 1814 Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa, together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That the front yard setback be as shown on the plot plan attached to and made a part of his application, and that the side -yard setback be a minimum of 5 feet. 2) That there be a 10 foot dedication fbr.street purposes for Fullerton Avenue. 3) That a-$5,000.00 bond be posted by the applicant. 4) That all the requirements of the Building Safety Department be met. Variance 568 Variance Application No. 568, also for Mr. Barnett, to permit a Barnett medical building in an R4 zone on the east side of Fullerton, 172.50 feet northerly from the center line of East 18th Street was presented together with the -recommendation of the Planning Commission for -approval. Mr.- Pinkley excused himself -from participating in action on the Building Moving and Variance. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith. -seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, wfLth"Mr. Pinkley not voting, that both the Building Moving and Variance be approved as recommended subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Mayor Smith left the Chambers at this point and Vice Mayor B. Smith conducted the meeting. Return of Deeds The Clerk presented requests from Merlin E. Kesel and Carl T. Ries Kesel and.Ries for return of Right of Way deeds for a portion of alley in Tract 612 which had not been approved, as said deeds had been given with the agreement that if the alley was not improved they would be returned. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that a minute resolution be adopted authorizing the return of the deeds to Mr. Kesel and Mr. Ries. Deeds of Right of A right of way deed dated March 12, 1959, from John M. Makely and Way Martin Makely for that certain street between Bay and Fullerton was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered put on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, B. Smith, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman.: J. Smith A right of way deed dated March 6, 1959, from Dillard R. Smith, for that certain street known as Virginia Place and that certain street known as Cecil Place was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered put on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, B. Smith, Rea., Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: J. Smith A right of way deed dated March 12, 1959, from Ross C. and Lillian M. owen for the alley opening, northwesterly off Irvine, south of Seventeenth Street, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered put on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, B. Smith, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman.: J. Smith A right of way deed dated March 13, 19599 from Lucille Nealon for that certain street known as Virginia Place, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, B. Smith, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: J. Smith Mayor Smith returned to the Chambers to conduct the meeting. Rezone No. 66 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilmm Meyers, and Brandon Properties carried, Rezone Petition No. 66, being the petition of Brandon Prop- erties, Inc., 12218 Atlantic Avenue, Compton, to rezone from A to R2 the southwest -corner of Pomona Avenue and 18th Street, was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Geographical Signs A communication was read from the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce in by Chamber the form of a Resolution adopted by the three local area chambers, Costa Mesa, Newport Harbor, and Corona del Mar, requesting financial support of the City of Costa Mesa for one half the cost ($1,500) of erecting five 12 feet x 30 feet geographical signs. Mr. Paul Rodet, President, of the Costa Mesa Chamber was present to state the request. After discussion it'.:was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the Council go on record as approving this project and instruct the City Attorney and City Manager to meet with the Newport Beach Council to finalize the action. ORDINANCE NO. 230 The Deputy Clerk presented a request from Jennings-Halderman to move Intention to move a drainage ditch 6 feet north, in connection with Tract 3115. There - drainage ditch upon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, that Ordinance No. 230, bong. AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None - ABSENT: Councilmen - None (Sets public hearing on April 20, 1959 at 7:30 o'clock p.m.) Variance No. x+48 -A Variance Application No. 448-A, being the application of B -Y Enter - B -Y Enterprises prises, Inc., 1712 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, to permit an exten- sion on the deviation -from the required parking formula by providing attendant parking at 1712 Placentia Avenue, was presented together .with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of sixty days on the following conditions: That within the sixty day period 1) That the temporary buildings be removed. 2) That the entire parking area be paved and adequately and properly marked under the direction of the Director of Planning.-' 3) That the ingress and egress to West 17th Street be placed into operation. 4) Installation of commercial sidewalks under the direction of'the City Engineer. .5) If. the applicant_can provide more parking on adjacent,vacant ground, consideration will be given for an extension on the above with the exception of No. 4.. Mr. Ed Zilm, Secretary - Treasurer, of B -Y Enterprises, was present and requested the Variance for the 120 day period, inasmuch as there is a possibility of securing more property for parking, he also requested deletion of requirement No. 4 for sidwalks. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the Variance be approved as recommended, but for 120 days, and that the sidewalks not be installed uttil such time as.the rest of the area has sidewalks or until the Variance is.up and they request renewal. Variance No. 536-A Variance Application No. 536-A, being the application of Willgrowe Willgrowe Const. Co.Construction Company, 11933 Stanton Blvd., Anaheim, California, to permit.the continuation of variance for signs to advertise the rental of duplexes in Tract No. 3345 located West of Tustin, between 16th Place and Ogle Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of 90 clays, or until the duplexes are rented, which=ever is'sooner, and subject to the requirements of the Building Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,: seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried the Variance was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Variance No. 566 Variance Application No. 5661- being the application of Oakley G. Parker - Parker, 2928 Cliff Drive*,amended to permit construction of ten units on 28,000 square feet of land area, -on the north side of 16th Street 235.60 feet westerly of the center line of Santa Ana Avenue was presented.together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission dt their March 9 meeting for approval subject to the following stipulations: 1) That there willbe a minimum of 20 -off street park- ing spaces under the direction of the Director of Planning. 2) That the applicant installs a residential sidewalk along the front of his property (Lots 5 and 7,.Tract No. 251) on East 16th Street. Mr. Parker was present and stated that there was no sidewalks on that side of the street. He also stated that there was a Pine tree where the sidewalk would go and requested permission to leave it there. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, but that Mr. Parker be allowed to leave the tree, this to be discussed by him with Mr. Unger. Variance No. 570 Variance Application No. 570, being the application of Arthur F. Thompson, Thompson 278 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, to permit a 17 foot 6 inch rear yard setback at the _same address to permit -a room addition, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by. Councilman Pinkley, s=econded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Variance was approved As recommended. Variance No.�571 Variance Application No. 571, being the application.of Edward E. Dugan, Dugan 111605 Dilling Street, North Hollywood, to permit four units on 11,60+. square -feet of land area, a shortage of 396 square feet located on the east side of Meyer Place approximately 750 -feet northerly of the center line of 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of -the Planning Commission for approval on condition that the applicant V provides.two for one usable off-street parking under the direc- tion of the Director of Planning. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,'the variance was approved as recommended. Variance No. 572 Variance Application No. 572, being the application of Clara B. Line Line to permit the continuation of a home occupation to teach piano for a period of three years at 460 East 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval for three years with (1) no signs; (2) no employees; (3) and no teaching after 6:00 p.m. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the variance was approved as recommended. Variance No. 575- Variance Application No. 575, being the application of K. W. Koll Koll, 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit two tract signs to advertise the sales of units now under construction in Tract 164+, located on the south side of Baker Street, East of College, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year, or until the units are sold, which ever is sooner, and subject to the requirements of the Building Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission in approving the variance. Variance No. 577 Variance Application No. 577, being the application of Frank E. Bissell Bissell, 1938 Fullerton, Costa Mesa, to permit three units on 8,788 square feet of land area, this is 212 square feet short of the required land area, on the,north side of Hamilton Street, 536.8 feet easterly of the center line of Harbor Boulevard, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to two to,one off-street parking under the direction of the Planning Commission, Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the application was approved as recommended. Variance No. 578 Variance Application -No. 578, being the application of Salvatore Mistretti Mistretti, 8337 East Alameda Street, Downey, California, to permit the construction of four units on 11,616.80 square feet of land area. This is 383.20 square feet short of the required square footage. Located at 623 Hamilton Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the two for one usable off-street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. Upon motion by Council- man B. Smith seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission. Variance No. 579' Variance Application No. 579, being the application of Fairlane Fairlane Homes Homes, Inc., 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit two tract signs to advertise the sale of homes now under construction on Tract 2598, located on the northeast corner of 20th and Tustin was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year or until homes are sold, which ever is sooner, and subject to the:,requirements of the Building Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, permit was granted to Donald F. Peterson, Honeybucket, 780 West 19th Street, for yearly dance permit, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Betty Olson for retail furn- iture (new and used) at 1916 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, subject to there being no outside storage or display. Ij n IJ i 9 9 The Police Chief presented to the Council, the application for taxi driver permit for Eugene Lawrence Wood, stating that he had been con- victed of a misdemeanor, and under the Ordinance no permit can be issued by the Police- Department if the misdemeanor has been within two years prior to the date of application. Mr. Wood was present and requested the permit. After discussion it was moved by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Ordinance be upheld, and the application be denied. W.R. 169 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, second by Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 169, including Payroll No. 114, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Oral Communica- The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on tions some item not on the agenda. No one desiring to speak the Mayor called for written communications. Written Communica- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and tions carried, the communication received from M. L. Hoffenberg, extending appreciation to City employees for their courtesy, was received and ordered filed. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication of A. S. Koch, County Surveyor and Road Commissioner concerning the 1959-60 Fiscal Program for the Arterial Highway Financing Program was received and ordered filed. A communication was, read from Don V. Franklin, and Francis L. Franklin, realtor, 208 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, stating that it was his understanding that, he had deeded 20 feet of property on the alley of 20th Street, east of Placentia, where he had understood that he was' deeding property fronting on 20th Street,.and therefore requested a quit -claim to the property. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman _ B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the request be referred to the Planning Commission as to whether the deed is no longer necessary. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, the communication from the Regional Water Pollution Control Board No. 8 concerning the prescribing water qualities of Pacific Ocean, Bays and Estuaries, Excluding the Tidal Prism of certain rivers, was ordered. filed. The Clerk read a petition signed by twelve property owners of prop- erty within the East 17th Street commerical zoning, requesting the Council to institute proceedings to rezone East 17th Street between Irvine Avenue and Newport Boulevard from C2 to Cl, and stated that 'this had been referred to Planning Commission. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea., and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Ma of the City of -Costa -Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the Cf"ty of Costa Mesa